How can candle wax be removed from a bathtub drain?

Answer 1

I don't even want to know how the heck that happened! Ha!!

However, I think you would be wise to use the hot water method as opposed to the cold water method. If it is DOWN the drain, the cold water will only make it harden onto the pipes, making de-clogging even worse.

Run hot water for a while....like a good 5 minutes. THEN, use PROFESSIONAL STRENGTH LIQUID PLUMMER immediately afterwards. RINSE, and REPEAT!!

That is about the best thing you can do, short of calling a plumber to flush the pipes and charge you a lot of money for doing it.

Answer 2

I want to hear the story of how it got there in the first place!!! :0) The best way is to boil a whole lot of water (this will take some time so be patient) then pour the boiling water slowly all around the drain, let it cool and repeat until the wax is all gone. I don't know of a better way unless it is all close enough to the top of the drain to use a high heat blow dryer? The boiling water will do the trick I am sure. Good luck to you. And I hope it was at least fun! Nana

Answer 3

Corkrey is right on. Hot or boiling water will just move the problem farther down the line and make it even harder to correct. You can try stuffing a tampon in there and use it as a giant wick and make a new candle and burn it up as a candle would. Just messing with you. You can try cold water and shave little bits of wax off and let the drain handle it. A small amount of shavings mixed with cold water will not re attach farther down the line.

Answer 4

You may try the HOT or boiling water method, but it's my bet that it's not going to work. Depending on how much wax there is in the drain, and I figure there must be a bunch or you wouldn't be asking this question, you're probably going to have to replace the drain, at least past the trap. It's not going to be fun, and if you've never done one of these monsters you'd be better off leaving it to a professional. It can make you want to leave home.

Answer 5

Hi. If there is just a little bit down the drain , your answer on very hot water should work. Boil some water in a large pan and pour it down, then follow with the hot water on tap for at least five or more minutes (to make sure it gets out of your plumbing).

Answer 6

To remove the candle wax on the drain, place ice, wait for it to harden, remove.

As far as the drain is concerned, I would call a plumber or use baking soda and then flush with water.

Answer 7

Try hot boiling water Or if you can get to the trap on the drain use a heat gun or blow dryer. If a heat gun is used, be careful that you don't get it hot enough to melt the pipes or catch them on fire/

Answer 8

Try very hot water.

Answer 9

if it is within reach you should use a knife or something to scrape it out. or try to heat it up enough to move thru. or you can try this site.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=Improve/ClrDrains&print=true

Answer 10

kinky!!